‘Secret pub’ in Huai Khwang disguised as gaming shop
Police raided a Huai Khwang venue disguised as a gaming shop, arresting 11 and seizing drugs and vape products.Summary
Bangkok police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board raided a clandestine entertainment venue in Huai Khwang district that operated behind the facade of a gaming shop. Acting on a search warrant, officers entered a four‑storey building on Pracha Uthit Road and arrested 11 people, seizing drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and ketamine, as well as vape products, e‑cigarettes, cash and jewelry. The venue, known locally as “Ran Lap Soi 1” (Secret Shop Soi 1), catered to a closed clientele and operated around the clock, lacking proper licences and safety measures. Four of the suspects were identified as owners or staff involved in drug sales, while the others were customers who tested positive for narcotics. All suspects and evidence were taken to Huai Khwang police station for further proceedings.
(Source：Bangkok Post)
